Arvada, CO vs Sulphur, LA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Sulphur
77.6
#235 nationally
Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $53,606). Sulphur leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 26.9 min). Sulphur leads in cost of living index (93 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Sulphur, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 77.6 (#235) |
| Population | 121,414 | 20,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $203,049 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $53,606 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+39.6 |
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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C+
77.6 Score
Sulphur, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,049
Population
20,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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